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$149+ Cheap flights from Iowa to Sacramento (SMF)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 10/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — SMF
Aug 26 — Sep 21
Wed 8/26
Wed 9/2
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Iowa to Sacramento

Cheapest flights from Iowa to Sacramento
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Iowa to Sacramento. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 27, 2026.

This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/22. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/138:15 pm
OMA
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SMF
1 stop16h 20m
Frontier
Wed 8/1911:42 am
SMF
-
OMA
1 stop23h 51m
Frontier
Deal found 7/22$241
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/22. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/188:38 pm
DSM
-
SMF
1 stop24h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 9/297:15 pm
SMF
-
DSM
1 stop16h 37m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/22$256
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/22. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/188:38 pm
DSM
-
SMF
1 stop24h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 9/307:58 pm
SMF
-
DSM
2 stops36h 59m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/22$265
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/233:20 pm
OMA
-
SMF
2 stops20h 48m
Alaska Airlines
Wed 9/306:00 am
SMF
-
OMA
1 stop6h 25m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 7/24$281
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/22. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/188:38 pm
DSM
-
SMF
1 stop24h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 10/17:15 pm
SMF
-
DSM
1 stop13h 42m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/22$282
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/98:41 pm
OMA
-
SMF
1 stop16h 16m
Frontier
Mon 10/1211:52 am
SMF
-
OMA
1 stop5h 54m
Frontier
Deal found 7/25$293
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/22. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/171:58 pm
DSM
-
SMF
2 stops22h 59m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 9/297:15 pm
SMF
-
DSM
1 stop16h 37m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/22$293
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/23. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/141:20 pm
OMA
-
SMF
1 stop8h 20m
Southwest
Mon 10/195:20 pm
SMF
-
OMA
1 stop6h 25m
Southwest
Deal found 7/23$299
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/22. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/258:41 pm
OMA
-
SMF
1 stop16h 16m
Frontier
Sat 10/3111:45 am
SMF
-
OMA
1 stop6h 01m
Frontier
Deal found 7/22$303
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/22. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/196:00 am
OMA
-
SMF
1 stop5h 37m
United Airlines
Wed 8/266:30 am
SMF
-
OMA
2 stops7h 58m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/22$304
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/221:55 pm
OMA
-
SMF
2 stops7h 52m
United Airlines
Tue 8/2510:14 am
SMF
-
OMA
2 stops7h 50m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/25$309
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/26. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/148:00 pm
OMA
-
SMF
1 stop16h 35m
Frontier
Mon 8/1711:25 am
SMF
-
OMA
1 stop5h 50m
Frontier
Deal found 7/26$310

Find flight deals from Iowa to Sacramento

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Iowa to Sacramento flight deals. Data was last updated July 27, 2026.

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FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$241
(Frontier)

One-way from

$149
(CheapOair)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$506
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From Iowa to Sacramento Intl
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One-way flight from Iowa to Sacramento Intl
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price ($66 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($10 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Iowa to Sacramento that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated July 27, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Iowa to Sacramento that are best for you.

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Price

Cheapest round-trip

OmahaSacramento

OMA - SMF

OMASMF

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Thu 10/8

9:00 pm-12:35 am

1 stop5h 35m

Sacramento Intl

Mon 10/12

3:20 pm-12:25 am

1 stop7h 05m

$299

OmahaSacramento

OMA - SMF

OMASMF

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Sun 10/25

8:41 pm-10:57 am

1 stop16h 16m

Sacramento Intl

Sat 10/31

11:45 am-7:46 pm

1 stop6h 01m

$303

OmahaSacramento

OMA - SMF

OMASMF

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Wed 8/19

6:00 am-9:37 am

1 stop5h 37m

Sacramento Intl

Wed 8/26

6:30 am-4:28 pm

2 stops7h 58m

$304

Cedar RapidsSacramento

CID - SMF

CIDSMF

Cedar Rapids

Fri 9/18

4:19 pm-8:39 pm

1 stop6h 20m

Sacramento Intl

Mon 9/28

6:00 am-3:39 pm

1 stop7h 39m

$359

Cedar RapidsSacramento

CID - SMF

CIDSMF

Cedar Rapids

Tue 9/22

9:05 am-3:11 pm

1 stop8h 06m

Sacramento Intl

Tue 10/6

2:25 pm-10:47 pm

1 stop6h 22m

$359

Cedar RapidsSacramento

CID - SMF

CIDSMF

Cedar Rapids

Sat 9/19

4:19 pm-8:39 pm

1 stop6h 20m

Sacramento Intl

Sat 9/26

6:00 am-3:39 pm

1 stop7h 39m

$359

MolineSacramento

MLI - SMF

MLISMF

Moline Quad-City

Fri 8/21

6:00 am-6:05 pm

2 stops14h 05m

Sacramento Intl

Wed 8/26

9:21 am-10:19 pm

2 stops10h 58m

$360

MolineSacramento

MLI - SMF

MLISMF

Moline Quad-City

Fri 9/25

2:28 pm-9:42 pm

2 stops9h 14m

Sacramento Intl

Mon 9/28

2:25 pm-10:38 pm

1 stop6h 13m

$364

MolineSacramento

MLI - SMF

MLISMF

Moline Quad-City

Mon 1/4

5:00 pm-10:55 pm

1 stop7h 55m

Sacramento Intl

Fri 1/15

6:15 am-10:30 pm

2 stops14h 15m

$364

Cedar RapidsSacramento

CID - SMF

CIDSMF

Cedar Rapids

Fri 9/18

4:19 pm-11:09 pm

2 stops8h 50m

Sacramento Intl

Fri 9/25

6:00 am-3:39 pm

1 stop7h 39m

$364

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Best time to book a flight from Iowa to Sacramento

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Sacramento from Iowa with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Iowa to Sacramento

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Iowa to Sacramento?

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Iowa to Sacramento (average of $394). Flying from Iowa to Sacramento in March is currently the most expensive (average of $666). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Iowa to Sacramento?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
Iowa to Sacramento flights typically cost between $385 and $498 in September.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $256 on Multiple Airlines (Sep 18-Sep 29).

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Iowa to Sacramento. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Sacramento from Iowa?

    Sacramento Intl (SMF) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from Iowa to Sacramento. It is only a 9.4 mi journey from Sacramento Intl (SMF) to Sacramento’s city center.

  • How long is the flight from Iowa to Sacramento?

    There are many flights that can get you from Iowa to Sacramento in 5h 35m. Fly via Southwest, Frontier, or United Airlines to get the fastest option. The distance between Iowa and Sacramento is about 1366 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the most popular routes from Iowa to Sacramento?

    When deciding which route to take from Iowa to Sacramento consider Des Moines - Sacramento Intl, Omaha Eppley Airfield - Sacramento Intl or Cedar Rapids - Sacramento Intl as they are the most popular.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Iowa to Sacramento that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Iowa to Sacramento flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Iowa to Sacramento?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Iowa to Sacramento.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Iowa to Sacramento?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Iowa to Sacramento by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Iowa to Sacramento?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Iowa to Sacramento (average of $394). Flying from Iowa to Sacramento in March is currently the most expensive (average of $666). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 4 airlines flying from Iowa to Sacramento

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Iowa to Sacramento. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated July 27, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$288Average$449FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$288Average$409FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$308Average$455FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$362Average$585FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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